refreshment
Americannoun
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refreshments
plural
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something that refreshes, especially food or drink.
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refreshments, articles or portions of food or drink, especially for a light meal.
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the act of refreshing or the state of being refreshed.
- Synonyms:
- renewal, rejuvenation, invigoration
noun
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the act of refreshing or the state of being refreshed
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(plural) snacks and drinks served as a light meal
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of refreshment
1350–1400; Middle English refresshement < Middle French refreschement. See refresh, -ment
Example Sentences
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TANNER: We’ve started to see some traction around our refreshment brand, Ice Breakers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
And there are the slices of cucumbers and onions, which add an extra layer of refreshment.
From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2026
According to Wilson, the board indicated an “openness” to some unspecified director refreshment over several years and a phased de-staggering of the board over time.
From Barron's ● Feb. 27, 2026
The French club said access to the concourse remained open so supporters could "use the toilets or go to the refreshment stands" during this waiting period.
From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2025
The kid who was sitting next to Dad in the auditorium is holding on to Dad’s hand and dragging him along toward the refreshment tables.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
Iraqis greeted them with gifts of drinks and food, continuing the tradition of offering refreshments to pilgrims.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
At the Max Pawn Luxury store close to the Strip, plush leather chairs, warm lighting and complimentary refreshments reflect a different economic reality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Farage and Kenyon were in the area and simply "popped in" for refreshments, the letter stated.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
There will also be a marketplace with vendors and refreshments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026
He keeps his eyes on the tile floor as he goes from one to the other, proffering refreshments, as if to reassure us there will be no witnesses.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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